An all star in 1951, Westlake belted 127 home runs during a 10-year stretch in the big leagues from 1947-1956. He came up with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1947 and played in 112 games, hitting .273 with 17 long balls for the Bucs that season. 102 more words

BRADENTON, Fla. (KDKA) — It hasn’t been that long since the Pittsburgh Kid thrilled the crowds at PNC Park with his glove and his bat, ……but now he’s wearing the New York Yankees’ pinstripes. 307 more words